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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,975.50 and 599,221.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,975.50 and 599,221.50 is: 932,699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,975.50 : 599,221.50 = 599,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,975.50/599,221.50 = 599,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,975.50x = 599,221.50 × 599,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,975.50x = 359,066,406,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,066,406,062.25/384,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,699.37

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